17 October 2007

Marie over at A Year From Oak Cottage and her story of the elusive white squirrel at her home in Kent brought to mind an elusive white bear here in Canada. The Kermode bear is an American black bear with white fir. Because they are rarely seen, they are also called Spirit or Ghost Bears. They can be found in northern British Columbia near Prince Rupert along the Skeena River. These bears are not the result of albinism, but of a unique recessive gene that produces white hair instead of black or brown. One of out every 10 bears is white. This remarkable population of black bears live in one of the most pristine areas of British Columbia. The area is an intact temperate rainforest. The white bears are protected from hunters but the habitat that supports their survival is in no way protected from logging.

For more about the Kermode Bear and their precarious link in the ecosystem click here

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My blog More Than Burnt Toast has been my passion for almost 9 years and has evolved with me over time as I have gained confidence in the kitchen. Follow my travels through Italy and Greece one recipe at a time, upcoming cooking classes at local Okanagan wineries and restaurants, as well as daily experimentation in my own kitchen. Every day we should be excited about what we are eating even if it just means making use of a wonderful find at our local farmers market. I look forward to getting to know you.